Washing-machine.



J. NICKELSEN & M. THOMPSON.

WASHING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 5. I914 Patented July 20, 1915.

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WASHING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 5. 1914.

1,147,260. Patented July 20, 1915.

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Specification of Letters Patent. Patented'J 20, 1915.

Application filed June 5, 1914. Serial in; 843,162.

To all whomtt may concern H Be it known that we, Jnss NICKELSEN and MAURICE THOMPSON, c tizens of the United States of America, residing at Kenmare, in, the county of Ward and State of North mitted at a very highpressure for efliciently wa shing the same. 1 r I Another object, of the invention is the production of a simple and" efficient washing machine,the body of which is constructed so as to present a smooth inner face to-prevent the tearing of the material or articles to be washed. ,7 '1

With these and other objects in view this invention consists of certainnovel combinations, constructions, and arrangements of parts as will be hereinafter fully described and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings :-Figure 1 is a perspective view of the machine. Fig. 2 is a central longitudinal section therethrough. Fig. 3 is a section taken on line 3-3, of Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the outer band or cover plate forming a portion of the washing machine. Fig. 5 is a perspective view of one of the side plates forming the machine. Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the front plate. Fig. 7 is a perspective View of the door used in connection with the present device. Fig. 8 is an enlarged section showing the manner in which the cover plate illustrated in Fig. 4 is connected to the flange portions of the side plates illustrated in Fig. 5.

By referring to the drawings it will be seen that the present invention comprises a receptacle which is formed of a plurality of sections so formed or constructed as to snugly flt together and constitute a steam tight receptacle for the purpose of constituting a washing machine. By carefully considering the drawings it will be seen that 1 designates the cover plate which is substantially of a U-shaped structure having a plurality of apertures 2 formed around the edges thereof' A pair of side plates 3 are employed in connection with the cover plate 1 and each side plate .3 is provided with a rounded rear end 4 and a laterallyextending flange ,5 is formed upon each sideplate 3 to constitute an efficient means for connect'ing'thesame to the cover plate 1. A plurality of-bolts 6 pass through the flanges 5 of the side plates 3 and engage, the cover plate 1 as illustrated in Fig. 1 for con-. stituting anefficient connecting means for the side plates and the cover plate.

A frontplate 6 is secured to the forward end of the cover plate 1 as is-illustrated in Figs. 1and2, and this front plate is provided with an outwardly projecting flange 7 for firmlyengaging the lower portion of the cover plate '1, and is provided upon its upper end with an inwardly extending flange 8 for firmly engaging the side flanges 5 of the side plates 3 and constitute an efficient means for constituting a closure for theforward end of the receptacle.

A transverselyextending cleat 9 is carried by the cover plate 1 and to this transversely extending cleat 9'is-hingedly secured a door 10-which comprises a frame-work having ametal plate 11 secured to the under face thereof for constituting a smooth face along the entire inner portion of the receptacle as above described. A handle 12 is secured to the door 10 to facilitate the opening of the same, and this door 10 abuts against a transversely extending cleat 13 carried by the inwardly extending flange 8 of the front plate 6. A bracket 14 is carried by the cleat 13 and is provided with an eye 15,- and it should therefore be seen that when it is so desired any securing means may be passed through the eye 15 for locking the door in a closed position. The bracket 14 is pivotally mounted upon the cleat 13 and is provided with an inwardly extending lip 16 adapted to overhang the door 10 and hol d the same in a closed position. Apipe 17 is carried by the front plate 6 and forms a communication with the interior of the washing machine, and this pipe 17 carries a union 18 which is connected to a hose or other steam supply pipe 19,. carrying a valve 20 for controlling the passage of steam to the pipe 17.

It should be borne in mind that steam is admitted into the receptacle at a pressure of approximately seventy-five or eighty pounds. W'hen washing the articles desired to be cleansed the same are first dipped into water and thoroughly soaked and then placed within the receptacle. The cover 10 is then closed and steam is admitted into the receptacle, thereby thoroughly cleansing the articles and removing all stains or grease such as is likely to accumulate upon overalls, When Worn around machinery.

The steam supply pipe 17 is secured to the front plate 6 for the purpose of admitting steam into the receptacle and causing the steam to travel in a centrifugal manner around the receptacle, thereby constituting an efficient circulation for the steam while passing into the washing machine.

It should be understood that by means of the present device a very simple and efficient washing machine has been produced whereby articles may be placed within the washing receptacle and by the action of the steam be thoroughly cleansed from grease and other accumulation which may have been deposited thereon.

It should be understood that the clothes which are placed Within the receptacle are cleaned by means of the steam passing under high pressure through the receptacle. The heating of the clothes and the moisture caused by the steam will act upon the material or clothes to be cleaned in such a manner as to cause the grease or other accumulation to be removed from the article or material to be cleaned.

Having thus described the invention what is claimed as new, is

A device of the class described comprising a metallic receptacle formed of a plurality of side plates, a cover plate passing over the edges thereof, said side plates provided with laterally extending flanges for constituting an efficient means for securing said cover plate thereto, a front plate secured to said cover plate and said side plate and provided with an inwardly extending flange, a door hinged to said cover plate and adapted to close the opening between the end of said cover plate and said inwardly extending flange, a metallic plate placed upon the lower face of said door for constituting a smooth face throughout the entire inner portion of said receptacle, and means for supplying steam thereto.

In testimony whereof we hereunto afiix our signatures 1n presence of two witnesses.

JESS NICKELSEN. MAURICE THOMPSON.

Witnesses:

GHRIs'r NEDERGAARD, EDWARD JENsENY.

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